As we head into the international break, here’s an early look at what kind of shape Arsenal are in so far this season.
The Gunners were disappointed to only finish second to Leicester City in the Premier League last term, in what felt like a real opportunity wasted in terms of ending their long wait for the title.
Can they make amends this year? The pre-season predictions weren’t kind on Arsene Wenger’s side, with more competition than ever after an influx of world class managers and players in the summer, but in fairness, they’ve made a pretty solid start…
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